[Thursday]_[Speaking]

Di y l nhng sample sentence m cc bn c th dng trong Speaking khi ni v

BOOK v READING nh:
1. It's a book by..............It's called......
2. It's been made into a film (I don't like the film version, the original version is good much
more)
3.D din t mt cun sch hay, c l khng mun ngng: I couldn't put it down/ It is a
real page- turner/ I read it from cover to cover- c t trang u n trang cui
4. There are two main themes: Love and selfishness
5. Is it based on a true story?
6. Pictures can't lie
7............helps me to escape from (maybe troubles or reality)
8. I read it in translation
9. It's for children, but it also appeal to (=attract to) adults
10. The main/ central character is a boy called....
11. to be a big reader: someone who reads alot
12. I'm not really a big reader. I find books quite heavy- going (difficult to read). So I much
prefer to see a film perhaps It's the special effects or the soundtrack....
[Friday]_[Writing task 2]
Di y l cc IELTS writing task 2 ca cc nc trn th gii qu I/2014, cc bn hy
lu li v lm dn nh. Mt ngy lm mt hoc 1 tun vit 3 chng hn. Nu hc vit
v khng vit thng xuyn l kh ln lm y.
1. Some people think money is earned to enjoy their lives while few others think money is
earned to save money for the future. Discuss both these arguments and give your opinion?
2. Should the criminals be confined into prison or allow them to work unpaid to serve the
society Agree or disagree?
3. The main aim of advertising is to increase the sale of products that people dont really need.
do you agree or disagree
4. Today many countries are facing health problems. Why people choose to live unhealthy
lives ? Give some measures to solve this.
5. The increase of technology has made teachers change the role in schools. Agree or
disagree
6. Money spent on exploration of space is a complete waste, while it could be spend on
improvements of living of people. To what extent do you agree disagree?
7. Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can get no
advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8. Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can
countries ensure that tourism benefits the development.
9. Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the
past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give
your own opinion.
10. Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is
necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
11. Some developing countries invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories in
order to help their economy. However, others feel that foreign companies should be shut out
and instead the government should help the local companies to contribute to the economic
growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12. Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings
many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both
sides and give your opinion.
Trong thi gian ti Ad s c gng cng cc bn gii quyt c nhng ny nh!
[Tuesday]_[Writing task 1]
Cch a data cho 2 items:
1. Ni gia 2 danh t:
- as against + (N)/ as opposed to
- in contrast to/ with
- compared with/ to
Eg: Over 60% of females read books, compared with only 30% of male students
2, Ni 2 mnh :
-while/ whereas
Eg: Some of the companies make a profit while/ although others do not.
Some of the companies make a profit, whereas others do not
3. At the begining of a sentence:
- On the other hand/ the contrary, the oil price rose sharply
- By contrast/ comparision, the oil price rose...
- However, the oil price...
>< Similarly, in a similar way/fashion, the oil price rose...
- To turn to reading books, for females it was 60%, while for males the figure was only 30%.
Monday]_[Reading]
Hm trc Ad gii thiu vi cc bn cc trang tm v c cc bi c Reading khi
luyn tp vi IELTS. Hm nay chng ta th ly mt bi trn trang "Nationalgraphic.com" v
cng lm bi tp nh. Di y l mt on trong bi c m thy Simon ra nh, cc bn
cng luyn tp v chn mt Heading ph hp nht:
"...The environmental challenges posed by agriculture are huge, and theyll only become
more pressing as we try to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Well likely have two
billion more mouths to feed by mid-century - more than nine billion people. But sheer
population growth isnt the only reason well need more food. The spread of prosperity across
the world, especially in India and China, is driving an increased demand for meat, eggs and
dairy, boosting pressure to grow more corn and soybeans to feed more cattle, pigs and
chickens. If these trends continue, the double whammy of population growth and richer diets
will require us to roughly double the amount of crops we grow by 2050...".

A) Two key trends driving the demand for food worldwide.
B) The impact of agriculture on the natural world.
C) Growing populations and their need for food.

Ngoi ra, khi c mt on nh ny thi nhng Ad thy c mt s t rt hay, c th p dng
trong Writing nh:
1. Pose challenges/ threats/ difficulties/ obtacles: to ra kh khn, nguy him, ro cn
Eg: The hardened criminals have posed threats in the society.
2. The problem becomes more pressing: cp thit
3. Boosting pressure: gia tng. ngoi ra chng ta cng c th dng mt s t academic nh:
"escalating" hoc "accelerating"
y l ngun bi c nh: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/feeding-9-billion/
[Saturday]_[Vocabulary]
Hm trc ad c c mt bi c rt hay v "Population in peril" v c take note li mt vi
t vng hay, mun chia s vi cc bn:
1. populations in peril= in danger= in jeopardy
2. alarmists have warned of an overpopulated world with insufficient resourses
3. overpopulation = demographic challenge>< declining population, aging society
4. populations shrink
5. rising levels of education and prosperity, increased female presence in the workforce, and
birth control are the leading causes of low birth rates.
6. concerns over losing their position in the workplace and thus struggling financially may also
be a factor
7. the cost of supporting a child from birth to graduation is really high
[Friday]_[Writing task 2]
Di y l Writing task 2 ngy 07/06/2014 va ri. Chng ta hy cng tm ra nhng
ideas lm nguyn liu cho bi vit nh:

Task 2: Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, this encourages higher level
of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some suggestions:
-) Why polices should use guns:
Many criminals use weapons
The threat of a gun can deter criminals
Police officers can forces a criminal to surrender
It is easier to arrest someone and avoid physical violence
The police may shoot violent criminals in self defence
They can protect the public
They can shoot an escaping criminal who poses a serious danger to the public
-) Why police should not carry guns:
There is a risk of accidents and mistakes
The police might shoot an unarmed criminal or an innocent person
Accidents can happen in public places
There are several alternatives to guns (e.g tear gas, sprays and electric shock weapons)
Only special police units should use guns
[Monday]_[Reading]
Khng kh Worldcup ang nng dn ln trong ma h 2014 ny ng khng. Cng c mt
bi bo v ch ny trn mt trong nhng trang web khng th khng thng xuyn gh
qua khi hc thi IELTS nh: Washingtonpost.com

Di y l mt s t vng m mnh take note li, ch SPORTS nh:

Circulate (v): lu hnh, truyn b, lu thng mu- have been circulated
Subsequent (adj): n sau, theo sau, xy ra sau
Combative, tough squad: mt i hiu chin v mnh
Live up to= fulfill= satisfy
profound= deep profoundly= deeply
immigrants: ngi nhp c
to flare: bng sng, le chy
high-pressure occasion: dp vi p lc cao
soccer- playing nations: t nc ca nhng ngi chi bng (Brazil)
heartwarming scenes: cnh m p
rapturous chant: bi ca, nhp iu trm bng nhit lit
patriotic mood: lng yu nc
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/05/21/all-32-world-cup-national-
slogans-graded-and-in-some-cases-improved/?tid=sm_fb
[Friday]_[Writing task 2]
Di y l mt s cch din t cc bn c th s dng linh hot trong dng bi "Cause,
Effect and Solution".
ni "c nhiu gii php cho vn ny" chng ta c th vit cc cch nh sau:

1. There are a number of solutions to (tackle/solve/mitigate) the problem.
2. Solutions can be adopted to address the problem.
3. Several remedies can be used to combat the issue.
4. Measures can be taken to improve the situation.
5. A range of options available can be taken to alleviate the problem.
6. This problem can be handled by taking several solutions.

Khi lit k cc cch lm, chng ta c th vit:

1. One measure would be for someone to do something.
2. Another solution/remedy is that ...
3. Furthermore, S+ V+ O.

Hy c gng s dng cc t solution/remedy/options/measures cho uyn chuyn, bn s
khng thiu t .
Source: Thy Vinh Ielts[Thursday]_[Speaking]
WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENT
I. Vocabulary
Environmental Problems
destruction of the rainforests (deforestation)
melting of the icecaps
extinction of many species (loss of biodiversity)
destruction of the ozone layer
global warming / the greenhouse effect
rising sea levels
pollution of land, sea and air
increase of natural disasters eg, earthquakes, landslides, floods
Causes of Environmental Problems
excessive emissions of greenhouse gases, eg carbon dioxide
chemical and industrial waste
emissions from cars and planes
improper dumping of household waste
overuse of non-renewable fossil fuels
genetic modification
over-consumption
over-urbanisation
Solutions to Environmental Problems
recycling
using renewable sources of energy, eg solar heating, wind-farms
replanting trees
cutting carbon emissions
cleaner waste disposal
sustainable consumption and development
buying products with less packaging
buying organic products
buying products made from recycled material / renewable sources
using natural remedies as alternative medicine
II. Questions:
Part 1 sample questions
What is the climate like in your country?
Are there any problems with the climate in your country?
What is your favourite type of weather?
What kind of weather do you dislike?
Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold country?
What is the best/worst weather for travelling in?
Part 2 sample task card
Describe an environmental problem. You should say:
what it is
how long it has existed
how it affects peoples lives
and explain how you think the problem will develop in the future.
Part 3 sample questions
1. Which environmental problems are people most concerned about in your country?
2. What are the main causes of these environmental problems?
3. Do you think it is the responsibility of governments alone to protect the environment?
4. What measures can individuals take to protect the environment?
5. Do you think large companies and business orginisations should be more environmentally
friendly? Why? How?
6. How can we teach children about the importance of protecting the environment?
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